Crime Alert
For Emergencies Phone
711 or 410 706-3333.
TTD/TTY: 410 706-3416
Non-Emergencies Phone
x6-6882 or 410 706-6882.
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At approximately, 7:45 PM on Sunday, March 25th, 2012 a School of Medicine Student was walking in the 100 Block of Penn Street when a black male approximately 5'-7" tall, medium build, wearing a dark skull cap, hooded sweatshirt and dark pants snatched her iPhone from her hand and ran towards Lemmon Street away from campus.
Safety Tips
Know your surrounds when traveling the campus
Avoid Cell Phone use while walking
Walk with a buddy or a group.
Use the Police escort service (either walking escorts or ride in the police van)
In compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the University Police are giving notice of a violent crime reported to have occurred near the University of Maryland's Bio-Park.
Little information is known about the crime at this time. It does not appear to involve anyone affiliated with the University of Maryland
Offense: Homicide - 800 Block West Fayette Street (Baltimore City).
At approximately 11:35 PM on Saturday March 24, 2012, University of Maryland police officers responded to the 800 Block of West Fayette Street to investigate city police presence when they learned that an African-American male had been shot. The victim was transported to UMMC for treatment. We learned that the victim expired earlier this morning.
There is no information about the suspect. The description, method and route of escape are unknown. The Baltimore Police Department is investigating this crime. We will provide an update when more information is available.
Robbery
Campus Related
Location: West Baltimore and Fremont Street
On March 19, 2012 at approximately 9:30 AM, a robbery occurred at the corner of Baltimore & Fremont Street. According to victims she was standing at the bus stop when the suspect approached her and snatched her cell phone out of her hand. The victim stated that the suspect then ran south on Fremont Street off campus. No one was injured during this incident. The University Police are actively investigating this crime.
Suspect: Black male, approximately 20 years old, 5’8-5’10 thin build, and dark complexion –wearing gray hood sweat shirt-white t-shirt beige khaki pants no pockets- white sneakers
Safety Tips
- Travel in groups when possible.
- Pay attention to your surroundings.
- Don't place yourself in the position to become a victim.
Summary Safety Tips
- Don't resist, "Give up your property-not your life".
- Report all crimes to the Police immediately.
- Utilize the Campus Shuttle and Public Transportation
- Park in Well Lit Areas, Utilize Campus Parking Facilities.
- Travel in groups when possible.
- Pay attention to your surroundings.
- Don't put yourself in the position to become a victim.
Anyone with information or having any knowledge of these incidents is asked to call the University Police Criminal Division at 410.706.3573.
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Safety Awareness Committee Members
If you have a safety concern that you want brought up at the the next bi-monthly meeting that does not require urgent attention locate a representative on the list below and call the one in your area. For emergencies call 711 and for concerns that need immediate response call x6-6882. Any questions relating to the Safety Awareness Committee please notify Corporal J. R. Jones at x6-5548 or Assistant Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Antonio Williams at x6-7032.
*To call a University number off campus dial (410) 706 + the 4-digit number extenstion. For off-campus calls, dial the last 5 digits of the number.
| Pam Hough | 29 South Paca Street | x8-0512 |
| Abe Baalness | Allied Health Building | x6-5158 |
| Karen D. Seaberry | American Cancer Society/ Hope Lodge | (410) 547-2522 |
| Kim Mathis | Bio Park 800 Building | x6-5037 |
| Jole Gibson | Bio Park Fitness Center | x6-1348 |
| Kathleen S. Reineck | Bio-Medical Research Facility | x6-6320 |
| Linda Sloan | Bressler Research Building | x6-7410 |
| Diane Lindt | Bressler Research Building | x6-3566 |
| Laura Dosanjn | Campus Connection | x6-8497 |
| Taria Franklin | Downtown Baltimore Child Care | 659-0515 |
| Melissa Morland | Enviromentmental Health and Safety | x6-7849 |
| Linda Short | Enviromentmental Health and Safety | x6-6281 |
| Richard Behles | Health Sciences and Human Services Library | x6-5048 |
| Jane Peters | Health Sciences and Human Services Library | x6-6747 |
| Liz Baker | Hospital 701 Pratt Street | x6-6738 |
| Bernadette C. Taylor | 620 West Lexington Street | x6-8200 |
| Vaughan Hastings | 620 West Lexington Street | x6-2418 |
| Chris Smith | UMMC Security Dept | x8-0970 |
| Jennifer Fisher | 100 North Greene | x6-0104 |
| Beverly A. Law | 620 W. Lexington Street | x6-5903 |
| Brian Sturdivant | 620 W. Lexington Street | x6-1678 |
| Roxane Rivers | 601 W. Lombard Street | x6-7751 |
| Kathy Parkinson | Parking and Commuter Services | x6-6603 |
| Kris Pyle | Parking and Commuter Services | x6-6603 |
| Sharon Rueter | Ridgelys Delight Community | 385-1213 |
| Susan Salt | Ronald McDonald House | (410) 528-1010 |
| Deborah Tatum | Saratoga Street Garage | x6-6527 |
| Larry Miller | Saratoga Street Garage | x6-2509 |
| Brenda Foster | Saratoga Street Garage | x6-7222 |
| Judy Pennington | School of Dentistry | x6-7917 |
| Michele Ondra | School of Law | x6-7270 |
| Tom Fahey | School of Nursing | x6-2618 |
| Authur Talbert | School of Nursing | x6-0944 |
| Pamela Crowe | School of Pharmacy | x6-6248 |
| Emily Boone | School of Social Work | x6-7870 |
| Gwendolyn Young | School of Social Work | x6-7870 |
| Raye Alford | SMC Campus Center | x6-8202 |
| Mike McCrea | UMBI | x6-8958 |
| James Heiner | University Recreation and Fitness | x6-7765 |
| William Crockett | University Recreation and Fitness | x6-5743 |
| Julia Wightman | University Recreation and Fitness | x6-0288 |
| Justin Taylor | University Student Government Association | (410) 706-3171 |

